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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.93, 11,410.94 and 4,492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.93, 11,410.94 and 4,492.07 is: 6,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.93 : 11,410.94 = 4,492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.93/11,410.94 = 4,492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.93x = 11,410.94 × 4,492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.93x = 51,258,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,258,661.73/8,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.95

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